re: Akc Black Lab

I've had 3 and not one dug or chewed much. Just lucky I guess because my mother had several and they were hell and she took all of them through a lot of obedience classes. Did everything she asked but would definitely chew.

O{ post a pic of the dog. I might be able to help.

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don't want to pen him up

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I found your problem. Kennel him and let him out with supervision. You'll be amazed how well a dog will act when you treat them like a dog.

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He runs loose around my home with a wireless shock collar but having issues with him chewing things around my patio.

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This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

Put the fricking dog in a crate. Trust me he won't give a frick. He's a dog, not a person. I guarantee you, no matter how long he sits in that crate, when you let him out he's happy to see you.

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I got it for a pet! I don't duck hunt

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Yeah, well, the dog doesn't know that. His instinct is to retrieve game. That's what he wants to do in life. So you should train him to retrieve. Doesn't matter if you duck hunt or not. Retrieving tennis balls in the yard will please him. You need to stimulate him. He's bored as frick and that's why he chews shite up. Run him until he is literally too tired to run anymore. He will stop chewing shite.

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I got it for a pet! I don't duck hunt and will not lock the dog up in a 10x10 kennel. I will give it to someone if they can make use of him. Thanks for your insight.

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Here is some insight for you.

Next time, try a rock if you want a pet.

Got a red fox lab from a guy who experienced the same problem. Had a pool, went to Lowes and bought 500.00 dollars worth of new cushions for his patio furniture. Dog chewed every bit of it. Told him I would take it off his hands when he was tired of the chewing. Brought him home, chewed the top part of some cheap leather boots I had. Whipped his arse with the boot, problem solved. I give him rawhide daily, and exercise.

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I hate when people get a dog and dont wanna take the time to teach them right and wrong. They are like a child. Would you just ask someone to take your kid because he misbehaves?

Learn how to raise a dog!

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Well hello you judgmental motherfricker. You don't know the OP I assume. As someone earlier said, until you've come home to an entire sofa, 3 pairs of shoes, and a kitchen island chewed up in a pile of shreds, you really can't fathom how an animal would do some of the things a lab does. At least he's trying to find the dog a home, and recognizes someone else can help the dog.

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I bet you are one of those folks that say "my kid will never ______." The guy came here looking to give a dog away because he can't deal with it anymore. Give him a little credit or stfu from your high horse.

I bet you shoot a crossbow.

Thanks for the help! I wasn't looking to get smoked by these assholes! I bought my boy a lab cause that's what he wanted against my better judgement! I thought he would settle down on chewing all my shut up but it's gotten worse!
I knew the dog would be better with someone that would work his arse but I don't have time or know how. Lesson learned pets or pets and don't use work dogs for pets.
to rest of the pricks that cast judgement on my parenting

OB has been kinda bitchy lately. Y'all girls need to get in the woods.

Hey now. At least I can fish